A Certain Retribution

In Michael Lister’s suspenseful sequel to Thunder Beach, small-town detective Merrick McKnight investigates a series of murders where police officers are killed with their own guns, unearthing buried secrets and unresolved conflicts. As the case deepens, long-standing relationships and past wounds resurface, revealing that justice in this town is more complex than it seems. Blending mystery, thriller, and human drama, the story explores themes of retribution, truth, and the weight of history within an authentic Southern setting.